The government’s semiconductor plan violates IMF conditions – Trendy Blogger

The government’s semiconductor plan violates IMF conditions

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The Ministry of ICT has prepared a ‘Semiconductor Policy and Action Plan’, which proposes wide-ranging incentives for the development of the semiconductor industry in Pakistan. However, the move runs counter to the IMF’s conditions under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), which prohibits subsidies and low-cost financing. The draft policy proposes giving Special Technology Zone (STZ) … Read more

The Human Rights Committee calls on the government to withdraw the new draft anti-terrorism law that violates the rights of citizens trendy blogger

The Human Rights Committee calls on the government to withdraw the new draft anti-terrorism law that violates the rights of citizens

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Army vehicle patrol and police officers stand guard along the road near the cantonment area in Bannu, December 21, 2022. — Reuters The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan fears that the legal reform “may be used against political rivals.” The bill terms it a “gross violation of the right to due process” and a “fair … Read more